Fox is expanding its creator economy operations by adding two senior executives to Fox Creator Studios. Bryan Thoensen joins as Senior Vice President of Content Partnerships, and Kirsten McAuliffe becomes Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Growth. Both will report to Billy Parks, the studio’s chief.
Thoensen comes from TikTok, where he led content partnerships, and will focus on developing creator franchises across the studio. McAuliffe, a veteran of Moonbug and Warner Bros. Discovery, will oversee commercial strategy and serve as a liaison to Fox’s advertising sales team.
“Creators are building the next generation of entertainment businesses, and we’re building Fox Creator Studios to help them scale,” said Billy Parks, head of Fox Creator Studios. “Bryan brings an exceptional combination of creative vision, partnership expertise and commercial instinct that will help creators grow their brands while developing premium entertainment opportunities for advertisers.”
“As creator‑led entertainment continues to become a larger part of advertisers’ marketing strategies, we have a tremendous opportunity to connect our advertising partners with authentic creator communities in meaningful ways,” added Katrina Cukaj, Executive Vice President of Entertainment Advertising Sales. “Kirsten’s deep experience in building strategic partnerships and commercializing creator‑led businesses will help us expand these opportunities and establish Fox as the premier destination for brands looking to invest in the creator economy.”